Sat Mar 5, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Phoenix SunsSuns
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 112 |
| Phoenix SunsSuns | 28 | 27 | 20 | 36 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Suns 112-111. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; the Suns owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Suns · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Suns · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Suns · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.